Meet the Makers: Kevin
Meet Kevin
How long have you worked at Nordic Ware: 17 yrs
Your department/job: Metal Fabrications Manager
Favorite thing about Nordic Ware or about your job in general? The people and ever evolving products
Favorite Nordic Ware product we make (or made)? Single Burner Back Splash Griddle
All-time favorite Bundt shape? Cathedral pan
Proudest or most memorable moment during your time at Nordic Ware? The time I drove a rented truck to the International Housewares Show in Chicago to deliver several hundred pounds of BBQ ribs. I also demonstrated our Kettle Smoker at the show. I was recorded by a cooking network while demoing. My aunt and uncle in Iowa just happen to catch the segment on national TV. Pretty wild!
First job/position at Nordic Ware? Packing Supervisor
Your interests/hobbies outside of work? Music – listening and playing, collecting old/vintage LP’s, guitar, yard work, boating, fishing & family time & grandkids
Do you have any secret talents or super powers? Hawkeye FANatic
Are you famous amongst your family or friends for any particular recipe that you make? Popeye eggs, BLT’s and Tater Tot hot dish
On working in American Manufacturing: As [a coworker] so adamantly said at our 2016 New Product event: ‘MERCA!!! 🙂